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USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana
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Provided by Riess LeMieux
Riess LeMieux delivers legal services with the personal touch of a boutique law firm, while always staying mindful of the cost-effective representation desired in today’s climate. While our construction law team brings decades of experience in providing solutions for construction problems at every stage of a project, the lawyers at Riess LeMieux are also experienced in a full range of legal areas, including business advices, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and more. With attorneys licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and New York, Riess LeMieux proudly advises and represents clients throughout the Gulf South.
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Strengths
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Riess LeMieux represents one of the general contractors in a complex asbestos
litigation. The firm successfully defended claims and negotiate a nominal settlement.
Construction respondentUSAReiss LeMieux completely understand our mission and consistently provide advice to achieve our goals.
Construction respondentUSAThe team is extremely responsive to all requests and provide a good business perspective in addition to knowledge of legal specifics.
Construction respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Christopher K. LeMieux
Christopher LeMieux represents his clients in disputes regarding breach of contract, damage, delays and payment. He is best known for his representation of contractors. Christopher provides great service, sophistication and commercial awareness.
Construction respondentUSAMr. LeMieux is knowledgeable and his experience is vast. His integrity is a model for us all.
Construction respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Michael Riess
Michael Riess is highly capable across both contentious and transactional construction matters. His experience includes handling issues arising from hotel, apartment, hospital and road projects. Band 3 
Band 3 
Jonathan Forester
Jonathan Forester has a growing reputation for his pedigree in construction matters, where he acts for a broad spectrum of contractors, architects, owners and other interested parties in disputes. Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Johanna Lambert
Johanna Lambert has a wealth of litigation expertise, with experience in advising contractors, owners, insurers and other clients on contract, delay and defect disputes. Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Robert Riess
Robert Riess is a construction attorney that offers litigation and transactional support. He has experience in advising construction projects across industries such as retail and and real estate.
Ranked Individuals at Riess LeMieux (5)
Members
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Michael Blackwell

Robert Tschirn

Robert Riess

Christopher K. LeMieux
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Michael Riess
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Jonathan Forester
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Johanna Lambert
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Robert Riess
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